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; Learn about us
|You can find an array of ''Citizendium'' help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen. Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so.  Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed.  [[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]--and welcome!
: Essential reading.  Don't miss these crucial documents.  (They're part of the [[CZ:Organization]] pages.)
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:* '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
 
:* '''[[Help:Index|Help system]]''' - questions and answers to find the help you need.
; Register
:* '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
: Join us!
:* '''[[CZ:Policies|Policies]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.
:: '''[[CZ:Register|Register]]''' - We are open to both experts and the general public. We need you!


; Learn about us
; How to get to work
: This is really essential reading.  Please read these, or you might miss out on something crucial.
: You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working.  We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are ''easy'' (really!).  But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
:: '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
:* '''[[CZ:Start Article|Start a new article]]''' - There's an easy way--and it is ''very'' easy.
:: '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
:* Every contributor is an '''[[CZ:The Author Role|Author]]''' (we no longer have '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|Editors]]''').
:: '''[[CZ:Fundamentals|Statement of Fundamental Policy]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.
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:* '''[[CZ:The Author Role|The Author Role]]''' - Authors are the lifeblood of the project.  How to do your job.
:* '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|The Editor Role]]''' - "Editor" means something a little different here than what you might be used to.
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:* '''[[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]''' - We do things differently here, but not ''that'' differently.
:* '''[[CZ:Essentials|A few essentials]]''' - Here are a few hints if you want to avoid common ''faux pas.''
:* '''[[CZ:How you can help|How you can help]]''' - What to do. There's a lot that needs to be done!


; ''Citizendium'' culture
; ''Citizendium'' culture
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
* [[CZ:Why Citizendium?]]
:* '''[[CZ:Why Citizendium?|Why Citizendium?]]''' - Why should you contribute at all?  There are many good answers.
* [[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]
:* '''[[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]''' - If no one is giving out orders, you're free.  Freedom requires boldness!
* [[CZ:Under Construction|Under Construction]]
:* '''[[CZ:Under Construction|Under Construction]]''' - This is a wiki.  Things aren't perfect; we keep making it better.
* [[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]
:* '''[[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]''' - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
:* '''[[CZ:Group Editing]]''' - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
:* '''[[CZ:Professionalism|Professionalism]]''' - We're a pretty friendly bunch.


* [[CZ:How to start a new article|How to start a new article]]
; Learn more
* [[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]
: This is just a getting-started page.  There's a lot more on the community home page, '''[[CZ:Home]].'''  Here are some other links to help you get started.
* [[CZ:The Author Role|The Author Role]]
:* '''[[CZ:How to edit an article|How to edit an article]]''' - The technical nitty-gritty.  WikiMedia markup, etc.
* [[CZ:User Pages|User Pages]]
:* '''[[CZ:Approval Standards|Approval Standards]]''' - A list of the qualities a good article should have.
* [[CZ:Dozen Essentials|Dozen Essentials]]
:* '''[[CZ:Article mechanics|Article mechanics]]''' - A guide to mechanics and style
:* '''[[CZ:Subpages|Subpages]]''' - We're more than just an encyclopedia.  See what else.
:* '''[[CZ:Workgroups|Workgroups]]''' - How we organize ourselves by discipline.
:* '''[[Citizendium]] by Citizendium''' - our article about ourselves.
:* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY Introductory Video]''' - A third-party video introducing the concept of [[wiki]]s.


== Your "getting started" to do list ==
{{Getting Started}}
 
[[Category:Getting Started]]
Things new Citizens should do:
* [http://www.citizendium.org/cfa.html Sign up.]
* Check your user page.  Be sure <code><nowiki>[[Category:CZ Authors]]</nowiki></code> is on the page if you're an author (or an editor who wants also to be counted among the authors), and <code><nowiki>[[Category:CZ Editors]]</nowiki></code> if you're an editor.  If you're an author, you can add other [[CZ:Discipline Workgroups|workgroup author categories]] to taste, such as <code><nowiki>[[Category:Philosophy Authors|LastName, FistName]]</nowiki></code>.  Note that only ''Citizendium'' management can add workgroup editor categories, such as <code><nowiki>[[Category:Chemistry Editors]]</nowiki></code>.
* Sign up to the community announcement list, [http://www.citizendium.org/lists.html Citizendium-L.]
* [[CZ:How you can help|Get to work]]!  Don't wait for assignments; this isn't a top-down project.

Latest revision as of 12:58, 6 November 2024

Let's get started!
Learn about us
Essential reading. Don't miss these crucial documents. (They're part of the CZ:Organization pages.)
  • About - An introduction to the Citizendium; our goals.
  • Help system - questions and answers to find the help you need.
  • FAQ - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
  • Policies - The current "constitution" of the Citizendium community.
How to get to work
You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working. We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are easy (really!). But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
Citizendium culture
We're a community, and we have a culture. Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
  • Why Citizendium? - Why should you contribute at all? There are many good answers.
  • Be Bold - If no one is giving out orders, you're free. Freedom requires boldness!
  • Under Construction - This is a wiki. Things aren't perfect; we keep making it better.
  • How to collaborate - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
  • CZ:Group Editing - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
  • Professionalism - We're a pretty friendly bunch.
Learn more
This is just a getting-started page. There's a lot more on the community home page, CZ:Home. Here are some other links to help you get started.


Citizendium Getting Started
Quick Start | About us | Help system | Start a new article | For Wikipedians  
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